Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has successfully undergone hernia surgery, as confirmed by his office on Monday.
According to reports from the AFP news agency, the 74-year-old Prime Minister was reported to be “in good shape and beginning to recover” following the operation, which took place on Sunday evening.
The Times of Israel further noted that Netanyahu was “recovering” and maintaining contact with his family during his recuperation.
In Netanyahu’s absence, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin is assuming his responsibilities as the stand-in prime minister.
The hernia was discovered during a routine medical examination on Saturday, as disclosed by Netanyahu’s office before the surgical intervention. The procedure, conducted under general anaesthesia, was scheduled for Sunday.
Addressing reporters in a news conference prior to the surgery, Netanyahu expressed confidence in his recovery, stating, “I assure you that I will get through this treatment successfully and return to action very quickly.”
This isn’t Netanyahu’s first health issue; in July 2023, he underwent surgery to implant a pacemaker.
During that period, Israel was experiencing significant domestic turmoil, with widespread protests against Netanyahu’s government’s proposed judicial overhaul plan, marking one of the country’s most tumultuous periods in recent decades.